Dr. Victoria McGlone is an academic librarian in Florida. She is interested in commenting and writing more but explains why it is difficult to find the time. I thought her statement might be typical of many people. Dr. McGlone is a member of the recently created Ning network "Mellows" if you want to respond to her. If you become interested in the network but can't find the invitation email I sent you, let me know and I will send another
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Spinning Life by Dr. Victoria McGlone
I do read your blog and enjoy your comments very much. On many occasions I have tried to post to the Ning comment you posted for me, but my life is horribly hectic and I can't seem to do even that without an interruption. Please know that I am extremely grateful to be included in your list! I consider it an honor. I love learning new things, and I learn something new from your every post. I admire your courage in putting yourself out there for the world to see. I value your opinions and your wisdom.
Here are a few of the reasons why my life keeps interfering:
I work at least 40 hours a week at my library, and I have 45 minute commute each way.
I teach an online class with some very needy students, many of whom have never taken an online class (read: I get a TON of emails from my students!!!).
My son, who was recently arrested for felony possession of Oxycontin, has moved back home and needs a lot of my emotional attention and assurance of my love. I fear for his life if we don't get past this.
My best friend is an alcoholic. 'Nuff said.
I am my faculty union secretary, grievance representative, and I serve on the negotiating team. We started negotiations for our new contract last week, which was also the first week of classes for the summer term.
I am, as I promised myself, taking a remedial math course this summer two nights a week in an attempt to get over the severe math phobia that has paralyzed me my entire life. I promised myself that when I finished my Ph.D., I would work on that.
I am on more committees than I can count, and am particularly involved in a massive General Education Review at my college.
I am a housewife, whose job includes cooking, cleaning, laundry, and all other duties as assigned. We have no cleaning people, lawn people, pool people: we are those people.
I am in the middle of menopause, which makes every little annoyance a thousand times worse!!!!
Because I spend so much time on the computer doing my job, I try to avoid spending too much time with it while I am away from my job. Sometimes it feels as though my entire life revolves around this damned thing.
I could go on and on and on, but, you get the picture. Please don't stop writing!!! When my world stops spinning so fast, I'll be right there with you.
